Get The TechniqueWith technology the way it is these days, it seems that there are fewer and fewer reasons to send mail—anything put in a mailbox would be old news by the time it reached its recipient. My very dear friend just moved to Boston, and since we'll be communicating via phone or Internet a few times a week, I decided to send her something other than a letter.
I stacked some mini origami paper, folded it, and cut a bunch of little hearts.
Then I punched two holes in each heart with a micro-punch, and strung it on crochet thread to make a garland.
I tucked it in an envelope—now all it needs is an address and a stamp. I think this little heart garland will find a good home in Holly's new apartment, and remind her that she is missed in New York!
What other little paper surprises will fit in an envelope?
From: Megan | 9/10/10 at 1:43 pm
Very sweet.
My kids and I made something similar last Valentine's Day using some of their old artwork (of which we have PLENTY).
http://pennycarnival.typepad.com/penny_carnival/2010/01/valentines-day-with-kids-is-better-than-new-years-eve-without-them.html
We strung ours across the foyer, but what a great idea to send the hearts as a love note to a friend.
From: Tanya | 9/10/10 at 2:04 pm
Love this idea! I have a dear friend who I always intend sending a letter too but never know what to write...this is just gorgeous!
From: Eliza B. | 9/11/10 at 6:58 pm
What a cute idea! I think "creative letters" and envelope surprises are the best ways for snail mail to compete with technology. The receipient always has the fun of deciphering a cleverly-created message or finding a carefully-planned surprise inside!
From: Lee | 9/15/10 at 3:21 pm
This is such a cute idea. My very dear friends are getting married this weekend and I am definitely going to figure out a way to incorporate this garland into the weekend. Maybe string it up in their apartment while they're running last minute errands?